October 2, 2022 – Acts 5
Lesson Date: October 2, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Acts 5:1-42 AIM: To lead students to contrast the results of the lies of Ananias and Sapphira with the truth proclaimed by the disciples, and to commit to tell the truth about Jesus, regardless of the cost. Before class: Read the notes on Acts 5 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Ask if anyone present has ever been a witness in a court trial. ...
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September 25, 2022 – Acts 4
Lesson Date: September 25, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Acts 4:1-37 AIM: To lead students to discover that the early church clearly proclaimed Jesus as the one way to be saved, and to commit to share that message with someone this week. Before class: Read the notes on Acts 4 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the words “One Way” on the marker board or chalkboard. For added effect, you could also bring a picture of a...
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September 18, 2022- Acts 3
Lesson Date: September 18, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Acts 3:1-26 AIM: To lead students to discover that Peter repeatedly pointed people to Jesus and urged them to turn to Jesus for salvation, and to examine themselves to determine if their lives are pointing people to Jesus. Before class: Read the notes on Acts 3 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Place two objects on opposite sides of the classroom for the introductory activity described below. INTRODUCTION...
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September 11, 2022 – Acts 2
Lesson Date: September 11, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Acts 2:1-47 AIM: To lead students to discover that God used miraculous circumstances to offer salvation to anyone who will trust in Jesus, and examine themselves to see if they have ever truly been saved. Before class: Read the notes on Acts 2 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Miracle” on the marker board or chalkboard. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct the students’ attention to...
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September 4, 2022 – Acts 1
Lesson Date: September 4, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Acts 1:1-26 AIM: To lead students to identify and describe Jesus’ final instruction to His followers, and to make plans to take the Gospel to one person this week. Before class: Read the notes on Acts 1 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Witness” on the marker board or chalkboard. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct the students’ attention to the word “Witness” written on the...
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April 17, 2022 – Acts 13
Lesson Date: April 17, 2022 (Easter) Focal Scripture Passage: Acts 13:15-39; 17:30; 1 John 3:23 AIM: To lead students to discover the importance of Jesus’ resurrection and two very important commands God has given us, and to encourage any who have never obeyed those commands to do so today. Before class: Write the words “Command” and “Request” on the marker board or chalkboard. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Welcome everyone and wish them, “Happy Easter,” or “Happy Resurrection...
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April 12, 2020 Easter – Mark 16; Acts 2
Lesson Date: April 12, 2020 – Easter Sunday Focal Scripture Passage: Mark 16:1-8, 14-15; Acts 2:22-41 AIM: To lead students to discover how the resurrection of Jesus Christ dramatically changed the lives of the disciples and others, and to respond to the resurrection in faith and commitment. Before class: Think about ways our daily lives have been changed because of the coronavirus outbreak. Perhaps bring pictures of empty restaurants and sports venues, empty shelves at grocery stores, or...
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